February 10, 1999
Nissan Releases All-New Civilian
Tokyo ] Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the new-generation Civilian microbus will be released in the domestic market on February 19, following the implementation of a full model change.
Civilian Long Body Super Limousine (fitted with optional equipment)
The Civilian has been highly acclaimed by users in a wide range of fields over the years for the quiet operation of its 6-cylinder engine, excellent all-around visibility and remarkable driving ease, among other outstanding attributes.
This latest generation of the Civilian has been developed around the concept of a "microbus that blends attractive new styling with superb interior comfort and user friendliness." In implementing this first full model change in 17 years, one major aim was to achieve an image of superior quality characteristic of a vehicle one class higher.
The exterior has been executed in a square design with a high roof for a substantially enhanced look of superb quality. To give the interior a bright, spacious feeling, large side windows have been adopted along with a generous seat width for comfortable relaxation and ample headroom has also been provided.
In addition, ease of ingress/egress, an essential microbus attribute, has been pursued by changing the number of entrance door steps from two to three while also achieving the lowest step-up height of any vehicle in its class.
A choice of two outstanding engines is offered]the 4.2-liter in-line 6-cylinder turbocharged TD42T diesel engine and the 4.2-liter in-line 6-cylinder TD42 diesel engine. Models fitted with the TD42T turbo diesel deliver outstanding dynamic performance, thanks to the higher levels of engine power and torque available. The Civilian also achieves a minimum turning radius that is one of the smallest in its class, ensuring excellent maneuverability and driving ease.
Moreover, based on Nissan's comprehensive Triple Safety concept, the Civilian adopts a host of safety features to provide high-level safety performance. In addition to cornering lamps, the Civilian also comes with such optional features as rear wheel lamps for improved rear tire visibility at night, a back-view monitor for easier confirmation of rearward objects when backing up, a driver's side airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) and an antilock braking system (ABS).
Environmental friendliness has also been vigorously addressed, such as by assuring compliance with Japanfs tougher 1998 exhaust emissions regulations and reducing the use of lead.
The major development themes embodied in the new Civilian include (1) an exterior design endowed with a look of stellar quality matching that of large tour coaches, (2) a spacious interior that pursues a comfortable, open ambience, (3) outstanding ease of ingress/egress for superior user friendliness, (4) superb driving performance and (5) high-level safety and environmental friendliness.
Price Range and Sales Target
The Civilian is priced in a range from 3,380,000 yen to 6,910,000 yen in the Tokyo area. Nissan projects a monthly sales volume of 200 units.
SPECIFICATION OF THE CIVILIAN
Grade SUPER LIMOUSINE
Overall Length (mm) 6,990
Overall Width (mm) 2,065
Overall Height (mm) 2,625
Wheelbase (mm) 3,690
Tread Front (mm) 1,675
Rear (mm) 1,490
Ground Clearance (mm) 190
Curb Weight (kg) 3,720
Turning Radius (m) 6.4
Steering Ball-nut type power steering
Suspension Front Semielliptic tapered leaf springs + air suspension
Rear Semielliptic tapered leaf springs + air suspension
Brakes Front Ventilated disks
Rear Dual 2 leading shoes with auto pressure adjuster and
hydraulic vacuum booster (9h tandem Master vac)
Tires Front 205/80R17.5 - 120/118LLT
Rear 205/80R17.5 - 114/112LLT
Engine
Type TD42T
In-line 6-cylinder engine with swirl chamber
Displacement (cc) 4,169
Bore ~ Stroke (mm) 96.0 ~ 96.0
Max. Power (PS/rpm) 160/3,600
Max. Torque (kg-m/rpm) 35.7/2,000
Compression Ratio 22.8:1
Transmission
Electronically controlled 4-speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Ratio
1st 3.068
2nd 1.570
3rd 1.000
4th 0.724
Reverse 2.625
Final 5.857
New Civilian Heartful Saloon
In conjunction with the release of the new Civilian, Nissan also announced today that the Heartful Saloon lifecare vehicle* fitted with special equipment will be released nationwide on February 19.
The Civilian Heartful Saloon is a Personal Chair Cab series model that can be used with complete peace of mind by persons in wheelchairs, senior citizens and also by those providing care. Like the Civilian base vehicle, the Heartful Saloon has been specially designed for easy ingress/egress. Both the entrance door and the rear double doors have the best-in-class opening height. Moreover, the entrance door is equipped with a step that slides out automatically to ensure effortless entry/exit for senior citizens and others as well.
Provided at the rear double doors is a fully automatic lift with a flap that automatically prevents rearward movement of a wheelchair to ensure safe loading/unloading. Other available equipment includes a device that automatically holds a chair securely with just the touch of a button at the time of loading and a swivel reclining seat that enables chair users to enjoy conversations with attendants. These and other features serve to provide safe, comfortable mobility.
*Nissan Group companies use the term "lifecare vehicle" (LV) to refer to vehicles that are designed to assist persons with special mobility needs in various daily life situations.
Price
The Civilian Heartful Saloon is priced in a range from 5,333,000 yen to 7,856,000 yen in the Tokyo area.
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